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Downtown library
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Public comments (2)
SupportiveJnana HandMay 26, 2026
Urged keeping the downtown library, describing it as a vital 'third place' for parents, seniors, and teens, and suggested grant partnerships with VA, workforce, and mental health services.
City Council — May 26, 2026 · 57:30 →OpposedOlin PogorelsMay 26, 2026
Made a detailed case against moving the library to Rice Lake Road — smaller space, private rent in perpetuity, worse bus access, and rising usage (up 9% in person, 20% in programs).
City Council — May 26, 2026 · 1:05:05 →